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•Let the blade run freely for a few seconds before starting the cut.
•Apply only a gentle pressure to the tool while performing the cut.
•Work with the shoe pressed against the workpiece.
HINTS FOR OPTIMUM USE
•As some splintering along the line of cut on the top side of the workpiece cannot be avoided, cut on the side where splintering is acceptable.
•Where splintering is to be minimized, e.g. when cutting laminates, clamp a piece of plywood onto the top of the workpiece.
POCKET CUTTING (FIG.17)
POCKET CUTTING IS USED TO CUTA HOLE IN APIECE OF MATERIAL WITHOUT CUTTING FROM THE SIDE.
•Measure and mark work.
•Tilt saw forward and rest front of the shoe on material to be cut. Align so that cut will begin at the back of the drawn rectangle shown in figure 17.
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•Using the retracting lever, retract blade guard to an upward position, with the blade just clearing the material, start motor and gradually lower the saw into the material.
WARNING: As blade starts cutting the material, release the retracting lever immediately.
•Never tie the blade guard in a raised position.
•When the shoe rests flat on the material being cut, complete the cut in forward direction.
•Allow the blade to come to a complete stop before lifting saw from material.
•When starting each new cut, repeat the above steps.
WRENCH STORAGE (FIG.18)
The blade wrench (10) can be stored on the saw shoe as shown in figure 18.
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MAINTENANCE
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (other than those listed in this manual) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.
LUBRICATION
Black & Decker tools are properly lubricated at the factory and are ready for use.
ACCESSORIES
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available from your local retailer.
WARNING:The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this tool could be hazardous. Use only
When cutting metal, be careful of hot sparks which are thrown by the blade.
SERVICE INFORMATION
All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools— Electric" or call:
www.blackanddecker.com
FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against any defects in material or workmanship. The defective product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of two ways.
The first, which will result in exchanges only, is to return the product to the retailer from whom it was purchased
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